Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Canarsie Children First Academy
About the School
- Canarsie Children First Academy in Brooklyn, NY, serves 31 students from pre–kindergarten through 1st grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
- The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse population compared to nearby private schools in Brooklyn.
- Canarsie Children First Academy ranks in the top 20% of New York private schools for diversity based on its student enrollment demographics.
- Tuition information is not specified, but the school serves a city community offering co–educational, foundational programs in Brooklyn.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Canarsie Children First Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Canarsie Children First Academy?
The application deadline for Canarsie Children First Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Canarsie Children First Academy is Academy Of Mount St. Ursula (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philip Neri School (0.4 miles away)
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(718) 364-5353
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Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 47
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Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 365-8806
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students
Church of God
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Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-3052
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
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Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-0958
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
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Bronx, NY 10458
(171) 836-7308
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 152 students
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Catholic
3031 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 365-8806
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students
Church of God
3445 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-3052
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
801 Bartholdi Street
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-0958
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
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Bronx, NY 10458
(171) 836-7308
Distance: 1.4 mi
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Catholic
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